Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy serves 56 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Hybrid (Online & In-person)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
27%
31%
White
50%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy offers a blended learning model that allows students to work in person and at home, year-round. With extended on-site hours, students focus on one course at a time and can complete coursework around their schedule and receive remote support during academy hours. Carolina Shores was recently named the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina's Innovation in Charter School Development 2023.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy?
56 students attend Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy?
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy offer ?
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy part of?
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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